Levon Helm - Atlantic City

Well they blew up the chicken man in Philly last night now they blew up his house too
Down on the boardwalk they're gettin' ready for a fight gonna see what them racket boys can do
Now there's trouble busin' in from outta state and the D.A. can't get no relief
Gonna be a rumble out on the promenade and the gamblin' commissions hangin' on by the skin of its teeth
Everything dies baby that's a fact
But maybe everything that dies someday comes back
Put your makeup on fix your hair up pretty and meet me tonight in Atlantic City
Well I got a job and tried to put my money away
But I got in too deep and I could not pay
So I drew what I had from the Central Trust
And I bought us two tickets on that Coast City bus
[ From: www.metrolyrics... ]
Everything dies baby that's a fact
But maybe everything that dies someday comes back
Put your makeup on fix your hair up pretty and meet me tonight in Atlantic City
Now our luck may have died and our love may be cold but with you forever I'll stay
We're goin' out where the sands turnin' to gold so put on your stockin's cause the nights gettin' cold and maybe everything dies
That's a fact but maybe everything that dies someday comes back
Now I been lookin' for a job but it's hard to find
Down here it's just winners and losers and don't get caught on the wrong side of that line
Well I'm tired of comin' out on the losin' end
So honey last night I met this guy and I'm gonna do a little favor for him
Well I guess everything dies baby that's a fact
But maybe everything that dies someday comes back
Put your makeup on fix your hair up pretty and meet me tonight in Atlantic City

[@JADAR671]

Levon Helm died today April 19, 2012 give him a big thumbs up ..great voice

[@kurtcole7060]

All the greats are getting up there in age, rock n roll heaven is getting crowded. someday I will be reunited with the best music makers ever and get to listen to their heavenly souls once again.

[@ryanpford77]

He wasn't in it for his health

[@noahchapman8586]

RIP to a legend

[@terrencewesterman851]

4:19 ,you gotta minute?

[@arjankoeslag9483]

It's hard for me to put into words what a wonderful song this is. The music of The Band (including original band members Rick Danko on guitar bass and vocals and Garth Hudson on accordion) led by Levon Helm at its very best. And then the beautiful lyrics of this original song by Bruce Springsteen. The combination of the melancholic and fragile voice of Levon Helm and the lyrics of this song (especially the chorus) touch me straight in the heart. It is so pure and healing at the same time. This is what music is made for. Thank you Levon Helm and The Band for all the beauty you have given me and the world.

[@timtooker8332]

" mabe

[@jeffmitchell9863]

Amen!

[@williehart2870]

for those of you living on mars for the last 20 years. hero's are not forgotten and legends never die. levon helm was both.

[@zz377zz]

When its time to sit out back,light up a cigar,and set a jack and coke to the side,its time to listen to Levon.We are poorer for the loss of him,but heaven must be grand now.

[@mmj4229]

I knew Levon a bit. Worked for him and the Cate brothers a time or two. That is a true blessing in life - to meet a gentle and artistic soul. Levon is missed.

[@windywindmill98]

He was too good for this world mate. May he rest on peace.

[@vardziegirl]

i knew him as well, Melissa....and miss him terribly. My friend recently told me...YOU truly didn't have to be in the presence of Levon Helm for more than ten MINUTES...to feel as if he was HOLDING you. As i can remember...that was absolutely true. bless him.

[@stephaniemartin3894]

I played this before my husband left this world,,in his ear ,,,at the hospital he loved it I believe he heard it before he took his last breath and again at his funeral to my Vietnam Army man Love you Bo Love Stephanie

[@taraschlie4186]

Thats AWESOME! I'LL Bet he did hear it! SUPER Sweet💙

[@Bankable2790]

Same, when my best friend died. You can read more about him in the comments here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKnCm5itm9qSo9U

[@Bankable2790]

"Everything dies baby that's a fact, but maybe everything that dies some day comes back"

[@averson7]

I love this and his documentary. I miss the good old days, and I'm only 33. Today's world is too evil

[@justincain1887]

This song will play as they lay me to rest.

[@joshproffitt7275]

That's what I said too lol.

[@chriskeating2262]

You can't raise a Cain back up...

[@clmu3175]

+Chris Keating i see what you did there

[@daviddistilli3628]

U hate me.

[@kazoostu]

To me, Levon's voice is the epitome of Americana.

[@ed1653]

Levon up until the end was Levon. That's what I love and respect about the man. The awesome music was the bonus. He was a great guy.

[@Weareroses]

Words can't describe what Levon's music does for my soul

[@harveystill4549]

get any of his documentary ,youd wish youd grown up like he did music wise videos !

[@andrewbailey4219]

WeAre Roses my man!!👍

[@zalimfrog]

it makes diahoria for your soul, if you like that music

[@craigdameron]

Mine to

[@fluffnstuph85]

R.I.P. Levon I'll teach my kids this song. Phenomenal Boss cover! Beautiful!!!!!

[@TimothyHorrigan]

The Boss himself has been known to cover this cover version in concert

[@tomwinkle1597]

Great pic of Levon and his dog. He truly seems happy!

[@Contentcontinent]

Went to a ramble in 07, changed my life, saw him perform this, then the next time I came back was unfortunately his funeral, then I saw amy perform this next ramble I came to. Words can't describe how amazing that family truely is.

[@gmooreoutdoors8586]

I listened to this song on the way to school every day since I was 6 I'm 13 and I KNEW it long before that LONG LIVE LEVON HELM!!!

[@jeffwarren9791]

I love that man.ive heard levon helm all my life but couldnt/didn't appreciate him,who/what he was and did is just incredible!!! He was an incredible musician and human being.it makes me incredibly sad that I never had the chance to meet him and just thank him for what he gave the world.i never met the man and I miss him.

[@jeffwarren9791]

Imagine levon hanging out up there with all the rest of our rock and roll heroes at the great gig in the sky!! You're right,heaven must be grand now!!

[@jeffhill4596]

'Hands down' best version!

[@tw181505]

I respectfully disagree this song was done very well, but some songs will always feel as if they belong to someone. this song will always belong to the Boss. every time it think of Jersey/ Atlantic City Springsteen comes to mind.

[@craigdameron]

you got that right

[@ArkansasSheryl]

Always loved this song! R.I.P Levon Helm! ♥

[@randallpearcy2558]

Love from Arkansas Randy as well!

[@jbeaner419]

springstein wrote an amazing song, but levon mastered it.

[@kismit1701]

Amen!

[@redskindan78]

jbeaner419 I've always thought that Levon and the Band make it a completely different song. Both versions superb but not the same song. Ah, the mandolin intro, which must have been Levon. Garth Hudson on the accordian in the fade-out...exquisite! Something about the mandolin, and Levon's singing, and Garth's accordian riffs always make me smile. Thank you, Levon, and Rick Danko, and Garth, and Randy Ciarlante (sp?), and all the others who revived The Band and still others, like Barbara O'Brien, who keep the Rambles alive, and make the Barn a joyful place. And Amy Helm, Larry Campbell, Teresa Williams, and the rest of the Levon Helm Band.

[@mictimmul]

Levon owned this.

[@SavageMusicClique]

I didn't like this song at all... until I heard this version. Springsteen's version pales in comparison.

[@joecoool100]

Who knew the boss could write country!

[@rob0514ert]

The Master from Turkey Scratch - simply THE BEST!

[@josephcarpenter6921]

Seamus Lucason Amen Joe Carpie Hells Penthouse Westside

[@mojorisen5150]

will always be remembered Levon, RIP

[@deadskunk8733]

Levon might have been poor through his life a time or two but his voice was always rich beyond imagination.

[@585ribble007]

He reaches my soul and I feel free thank you Mr Helm I’m forever grateful

[@randallpearcy2558]

Just an Arkansas farmboy! Thanks for a lifetime of tunes! Lots of love from Sheridan. Rest easy!

[@brianmouland209]

He and his buddy Ronnie Hawkins moved up North in the 1950s

[@1473ism]

Brilliant Quentin! Levon was underrated as a drummer and vocalist. And he did BOTH at the same time! This is no small feat. Every time I listen to his interpretation of this (Boss's) song, it brings tears to my eyes. Yeah, I have no doubt Warren would have done the same for me.

[@shawnshannon9527]

never liked springstein,always loved Levon RIP

[@c.s.344]

THATS THE TRUTH!!!! LEVON!!!!!👍

[@thomasparker2447]

Apparently Levon didn't agree with that first part....

[@daniellamont7265]

Meanwhile Springsteen wrote the song, moron.

[@brianmouland209]

Bruce was a better writer than a singer

[@rowdyjohnson4372]

Best voice ever!! Levon had more talent than all the Beatles combined!

[@christophergreen3197]

to hear his voice just brings tears. of joy. not of rage. that was richard and bob.

[@domocarchina]

Levon Helm. What a man!

[@Blake_.Dryden]

live version done at the house in Woodstock is amazing.

[@toddurness9748]

That intro on the mandolin gives me chills. Fantastic cover!

[@sakeeler]

What an amazing song. Heard this for the first time right after my Dad died. Those lyrics gave me chills...

[@ObamaFromKenya]

Indiana&OhioRailway85 Bruce Springsteen wrote the song, not Levon

[@lot2196]

I loved his small acting rolls. Coal Miners Daughter as Loretta Lynn's father, The Right Stuff as Ripley, Chuck Yeagers right hand man. In Shooter as an old weapons expert .

[@Gonzotaxi]

Everything dies baby that's a fact but maybe everything that dies someday comes back. RIP Levon Helm

[@pbhales]

Hardly a day goes by that I don't miss Levon and hardly a day goes by that I don't thank my lucky stars for those nights in The Barn...

[@ozarkdem]

Love you Levon. Forever.

[@joshtorbenson2711]

Unbelievably real music!

[@jcomes14]

a great cover from a great all around musician... RIP

[@timothyruttan2167]

Wonderful. It helps my soul.

[@eh0214827]

I think this is my favorite version of this song... =)

[@mpearson1987]

I truly love this music. You are missed Mr. Helm!

[@rogerlester7606]

one of the great ones sorry hes gone glad we still have hi s music.

[@maddimclynn6973]

this reminds me of my sweetie...♡♡ god hes incredible

[@gerrymackenzie1106]

one of the best songs every

[@reefdogg1209]

2019 this song makes me happy

[@izakali4663]

flipping through the channels i came across this song on the irish channel cant stop listening since.

[@Raughwe]

THE BAND!!! Love Levon just as much as everybody else, but Rick and Garth and right here with my man!

[@jeffwarren9791]

Garth Hudson is a madman on the keyboards!!! What a phenomenal assembly of musicians the band were!! Robbie robertsons an asshole but man they belonged together on that stage.it was perfect.i never met levon helm but I m miss the hell outta him.figure that one out lol??

[@mcburnski]

​@@jeffwarren9791why was Robertson an arsehole?

[@54WMD]

a favorite song by Bruce, John Anderson, and now, Levon the Man! R.I.P.

[@hahn4all]

Will be sorely missed. A true musician.

[@El2lk]

I'm not really a country guy, but it's basically impossible not to like this song.

[@JADAR671]

R.I.P. Levon Helm

[@TorkG8]

I never usually like any covers over the original..but this one?..hell yeah!

[@toddcain128]

Hell yeah is Right!

[@user-wy7ml3sd2m]

Miss Levon.

[@jstuber555]

always like when this song is played on e street station. great tune . classic

[@paschal421]

gonna miss you buddy,but seems you aren't going anywhere-stuck in my heart

[@stevieelliott9365]

The i-man and his wife love this song, and so do I.

[@coled9447]

Rest in Peace Levon!

[@birgerfrank]

love that voice....rip

[@geefroy]

how can you dislike this???

[@afranklin3963]

Great song, tells the story about the way things go down in that city.

[@robertoponce8077]

Levon was in México when he left The Band and Dylan, that's a time I remember oh so well!

[@raqreid7842]

Found this song while browsing on soundcloud,so happy i did🙌

[@karlpatterson8437]

In addition to the obvious Levon sound on this recording, you can hear the heavy presence of Garth Hudson's instruments, and there is something in the free wheeling rhythm that is Rick Danko. An addictive sound.

[@jkajje2945]

Miss you Levon

[@jeaninetrucksess1025]

Awesome!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@JessicaJones-dk1ep]

Levon was a shooting star! REST EASY&ONE LOVE.

[@SpauldingTBear]

Shooting star is someone who rose fast and fell fast. He started being successful in 1958, and the cancer felled him in 2012. His star lingered.

[@JohnDoe-hw7zw]

Amazing man u will be missed forever!

[@PatTierneyMusic]

I love this version so much. Levon :) LEGEND

[@robertchaplain4580]

Thinking of imus in the morning and this came to mind.

[@ItalianSaxophone]

Hope you come back some of this days

[@bjackson5123]

stayed at tropicana a few weeks ago, covid had most things wiped out was sad to see such a lively place so dead. i heard this song a hundred times while i was there though and still had fun.

[@aguyfromindiana]

I’m tryin to figure out how any human being could thumbs down this at any point of our shared human existence.

[@Anthony-tb5vg]

First heard this song on the Frank Morano show. Love it 😀

[@jayhawk24]

i like this song because he is really good at singing.

[@bleanster]

Chills.

[@ClaudioBisco]

Caro John la tua competenza specchia esattamente la figura artistica di levon helm

[@antoniolatorre5646]

Love for Levon FOREVER

[@paulawebber]

will miss you Levon! RIP

[@MrQuaker62]

The one and only. RIP

[@googlefoam5139]

maybe my favorite song.

[@whiskey6actual]

this version is so real

[@Flaxdental]

Hope we see them all in Atlantic City :)

[@debbieekkert1881]

This song always puts me in a good mood

[@allenbegley5716]

Love his version of the song👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@jim1205]

Levon made it his. He could do that. I love you my brother.

[@josephcarpenter6921]

Levon true Boyo R I P

[@rubendelima7117]

My boss used to drive the singer from tramps like us nuts,when he played this at their gigs on break,miss you bad ACE hope your doing some great gigs up there on that great stage in the sky.RIP ACE KOLASKI

[@tonecontrol4415]

I can’t find a decent recording of This version anywhere. Someone please help me! If there is a CD release or anything it’d be so grateful. God bless Levon and the Band

[@SirOrfeus]

R.I.P ;(..

[@oregontexfyb7757]

Killer of covers that is

[@schymark8392]

No better musician ever talent from God

[@heekeemeekee]

RIP Levon

[@DoinItDubster85]

Medicine for the soul!

[@Rockunstank]

RIP.......

[@geefroy]

R.I.P. Levon. no more suffering

[@MetropolisNoir]

THE BAND

[@Warrensdeciple]

Amen Levon

[@dominicmarrano3949]

for Ma....everything dies thats a fact, but maybe everything that dies someday comes back

[@dominicmarrano3949]

i still see you Ma

[@rteasy]

I feel like I should be smelling tobacco smoke and eating a chocolate dipped ice cream cone at the fair .....that's a good thang for me

[@toddcain128]

On this day.. Yeah someth'n like that.. Lol

[@jrenmo]

HARD!

[@downtownjj]

the boss revisited